Program Coordinator - School of Dentistry (Part-time)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston’s School of Dentistry is hiring a part-time Program Coordinator to coordinate and support the implementation, daily operations, and evaluation of the HRSA-funded LEAD Texas workforce development program. The role coordinates program activities, trainee placements, communications, and logistics across participating institutions and community partners. It maintains program records, supports statewide workforce surveys and Advisory Council activities, and assists with data collection, performance reporting, and dissemination. The coordinator collaborates with the Project Director, Program Evaluator, and project partners to complete program objectives and deliverables on time and comply with grant requirements. The position provides overall design, execution, management, and evaluation of public education and outreach programs to achieve assigned goals and objectives. It is grant-funded, with at least 50% of its funding coming from grants; continued employment depends on funding availability, and employment may end if the project, program, or funding is discontinued. The schedule is 32 hours per week. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may substitute.
Three years of related experience required; equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement may substitute.
Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate education and outreach program delivery systems in targeted communities.
Participate in all phases of projects and related research activities, including assessing regional education needs and developing outreach plans based on assessment findings.
Research and analyze education-related data and attend functions to stay informed about relevant scientific and technical developments.
Communicate program objectives and outcomes to community members and healthcare professionals through articles for newsletters, web pages, and other publications.
Act as a liaison with appropriate institutional agents and prepare and deliver oral presentations at professional meetings.
Use program databases to collect evaluation data, write reports and case studies documenting outreach efforts, and submit abstracts to professional meetings.
Maintain current information about scientific, technical, and regulatory developments relevant to the program area.
Interact with the public and external organizations to facilitate programs.
Participate in national and regional task forces and work groups, provide capacity-building assistance and information to partners, and apply health education theories, models, and concepts to partner activities.
Follow plans and protocols to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and UTHSC-H policies, rules, and regulations.
Coordinate program activities, trainee placements, communications, and logistics across participating institutions and community partners.
Maintain program records and support statewide workforce surveys and Advisory Council activities.
Assist with data collection, performance reporting, and dissemination efforts.
Collaborate with the Project Director, Program Evaluator, and project partners to meet program objectives, deliverables, and grant requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.